Michelle Bachelet Awarded 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize

On 6th December 2024, Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was honoured with the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for her exceptional contributions to human rights and equality.

The international jury for the prize was chaired by former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon.
Bachelet has been recognized for her impactful work as the founding director of UN Women, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and President of Chile.
Her advocacy for gender equality, peace, and the rights of marginalized populations has made her a global icon for human rights.
The award also acknowledges her efforts in strengthening diplomatic relations between India and Chile.